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Capt. Benjamin Putnam
(24 Oct 1664 - Abt 1715)
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Nathaniel's son Capt. Benjamin Putnam (708) was head of the Putnam family after his father's death. He served in Danvers as church clerk in 1705 and as deacon for nine years beginning in 1709. He first married Elizabeth Tarrant (709), then Sarah Holten. In 1872, his land was owned by "Miss Goodhue, near Sam Wallis' farm." Benjamin's son, also named Benjamin, was the father of Eunice Putnam (177), who married Francis Nourse II (176) on March 13, 1741 in Salem, MA, uniting the families of the accusers and the accused. Alice Putnam, a dear cousin of Ruth O'Bryan, was also the daughter of a Nourse and a Putnam (and also descended from Nathaniel's son Benjamin). So Alice and Ruth were not only first cousins, they were also 7th cousins and 6th cousins once removed.
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About Lieut Capt Benjamin Putnam
Sarah Holton b. 1664/65 Salem Village, MA, m. July 1, 1706, d. 1714/15 Salem Village, MA. 2nd wife of Benjamin Putnam. Parents of Cornelius Putnam, b. Sept. 3, 1702.
Capt. Benjamin Putnam was a prominent but humble man in Salem Villgae and held many town offices. He owned significant farmland which he had inherited from his father Nathaniel. He owned a farm called Davenports Farm which he bequeathed to his sons Benjamin Putnam Jr. and Stephen.
During the Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692, Benjamin Putnam joined his father Nathaniel, along with 37 others, in signing a petition pleading on behalf of Rebecca Nurse. His second wife, Sarah Holton, whom he married in 1706 also was a signer of that petition.
He always retained the title of "Mr." unless other titles were given. From 1706-1711 he held the positions of Lieutenant and Captain. From 1695-6 he was chosen annually to be both Tything Man and surveyor by his fellow townsmen. He served as selectman from 1707-1713 and was frequently on grand and petit juries. His last appearance in the Salem records show him as one chosen to walk the bounds between salem and Topsfield.
On. Dec. 30, 1709, Benjamin Putnam was chosen to be deacon under Rev. Joseph Green of the Church of Salem. Rev. Green reports in his journal that Benjamin Putnam was chosen deacon by every vote in the church except his own. By 1713, Benjamin had inherited the title of Landlord Putnam. The Rev. Joseph Green, pastor of the Salem Church refers several times in his journal to Landlord Benjamin Putnam. The first reference, to his imprisonment (for unknown reasons). "1707, June 16. News of Captain Putnam having come to Marblehead. June 17. Our country in great confusion. Some for the army, some against it. I went to Boston to ye Governor to release Benjamin Putnam. 1708, July 29. I went with B. Putnam to Reading to Deacin Fitches, to spend ye day in prayer for him, he bing almost blind, and old Mr. Weston quite blind, and other disconsolate deaf etc. Mr. pierpont began, I prayed, Deacon Fitch, Landlord Putnam and Deacon Bancroft than sang 146 Psalm and I concluded with a short prayer and blessing." It is clear that he was a deeply religious man who kept fasts and prayed and received communion and frequently as the Puritans gave it. Rev. Green wrote about a visit he made to Landlord Putnam on July 25, 1713, saying that he was "very sick" and "out of his head". This proved to be the beginning of the end, because he died in 1714 or 1715.
Capt. Benjamin Putnam's will was dated Oct. 28, 1706 and orved April 25, 1715. He gave to his son Daniel Putnam, a minister at Reading "£150 for his learning". Overseers of the will were "Uncle John Putnam and Capt. Jonathan Putnam." Children of age in 1715 were Tarrant, Banjamin, son-in-law Robert Hutchinson and Elizabeth Putnam Hutchinson. Cornelius, the baby of the family, chose his brother Nathaniel on April 1, 1717 to be his guardian and he was expected to "learn a trade".
Executors of the will were Nathaniel and Tarrant Putnam. It was witnesed by: John Jeffards, Hannah Roberds, Jonathan Putnam, and presented before Judge Appleton of the Ipswich Court, April 25, 1715.
Hannah Putnam wife
Elizabeth (Sarah) Putnam wife
Josiah Putnam son
Deacon Nathaniel Putnam son
Tarrant Putnam son
Elizabeth Putnam daughter
Benjamin Putnam son
Stephen Putnam son
Daniel Putnam son
Israel Putnam son
Cornelius Putnam son
Lt. Nathaniel Deacon Putnam father About Lieut Capt Benjamin Putnam
Sarah Holton b. 1664/65 Salem Village, MA, m. July 1, 1706, d. 1714/15 Salem Village, MA. 2nd wife of Benjamin Putnam. Parents of Cornelius Putnam, b. Sept. 3, 1702.
Capt. Benjamin Putnam was a prominent but humble man in Salem Villgae and held many town offices. He owned significant farmland which he had inherited from his father Nathaniel. He owned a farm called Davenports Farm which he bequeathed to his sons Benjamin Putnam Jr. and Stephen.
During the Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692, Benjamin Putnam joined his father Nathaniel, along with 37 others, in signing a petition pleading on behalf of Rebecca Nurse. His second wife, Sarah Holton, whom he married in 1706 also was a signer of that petition.
He always retained the title of "Mr." unless other titles were given. From 1706-1711 he held the positions of Lieutenant and Captain. From 1695-6 he was chosen annually to be both Tything Man and surveyor by his fellow townsmen. He served as selectman from 1707-1713 and was frequently on grand and petit juries. His last appearance in the Salem records show him as one chosen to walk the bounds between salem and Topsfield.
On. Dec. 30, 1709, Benjamin Putnam was chosen to be deacon under Rev. Joseph Green of the Church of Salem. Rev. Green reports in his journal that Benjamin Putnam was chosen deacon by every vote in the church except his own. By 1713, Benjamin had inherited the title of Landlord Putnam. The Rev. Joseph Green, pastor of the Salem Church refers several times in his journal to Landlord Benjamin Putnam. The first reference, to his imprisonment (for unknown reasons). "1707, June 16. News of Captain Putnam having come to Marblehead. June 17. Our country in great confusion. Some for the army, some against it. I went to Boston to ye Governor to release Benjamin Putnam. 1708, July 29. I went with B. Putnam to Reading to Deacin Fitches, to spend ye day in prayer for him, he bing almost blind, and old Mr. Weston quite blind, and other disconsolate deaf etc. Mr. pierpont began, I prayed, Deacon Fitch, Landlord Putnam and Deacon Bancroft than sang 146 Psalm and I concluded with a short prayer and blessing." It is clear that he was a deeply religious man who kept fasts and prayed and received communion and frequently as the Puritans gave it. Rev. Green wrote about a visit he made to Landlord Putnam on July 25, 1713, saying that he was "very sick" and "out of his head". This proved to be the beginning of the end, because he died in 1714 or 1715.
Capt. Benjamin Putnam's will was dated Oct. 28, 1706 and orved April 25, 1715. He gave to his son Daniel Putnam, a minister at Reading "£150 for his learning". Overseers of the will were "Uncle John Putnam and Capt. Jonathan Putnam." Children of age in 1715 were Tarrant, Banjamin, son-in-law Robert Hutchinson and Elizabeth Putnam Hutchinson. Cornelius, the baby of the family, chose his brother Nathaniel on April 1, 1717 to be his guardian and he was expected to "learn a trade".
Executors of the will were Nathaniel and Tarrant Putnam. It was witnesed by: John Jeffards, Hannah Roberds, Jonathan Putnam, and presented before Judge Appleton of the Ipswich Court, April 25, 1715.
view all 14 Lieut Capt Benjamin Putnam's Timeline 1664 December 24, 1664 Birth of Lieut Capt Benjamin Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1684 August 25, 1684- 1708 Age 19 Marriage of Lieut Capt Benjamin to Elizabeth (Sarah)...Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1684 Age 19 Birth of Josiah Putnam Salem, Essex, Massachusetts
1686 August 25, 1686 Age 21 Birth of Deacon Nathaniel Putnam Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1686 Age 21 Marriage of Lieut Capt Benjamin to Hannah Putnam
1688 April 12, 1688 Age 23 Birth of Tarrant Putnam Salem, Massachusetts, United States
1690 January 8, 1690 Age 25 Birth of Elizabeth Putnam
1692 1692 Age 27 Birth of Benjamin Putnam
1694 October 27, 1694 Age 29 Birth of Stephen Putnam
1696 November 12, 1696 Age 31 Birth of Daniel Putnam Salem, Essex, Massachusetts
Nathaniel's son Capt. Benjamin Putnam (708) was head of the Putnam family after his father's death. He served in Danvers as church clerk in 1705 and as deacon for nine years beginning in 1709. He first married Elizabeth Tarrant (709), then Sarah Holten. In 1872, his land was owned by "Miss Goodhue, near Sam Wallis' farm." Benjamin's son, also named Benjamin, was the father of Eunice Putnam (177), who married Francis Nourse II (176) on March 13, 1741 in Salem, MA, uniting the families of the accusers and the accused. Alice Putnam, a dear cousin of Ruth O'Bryan, was also the daughter of a Nourse and a Putnam (and also descended from Nathaniel's son Benjamin). So Alice and Ruth were not only first cousins, they were also 7th cousins and 6th cousins once removed.
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About Lieut Capt Benjamin Putnam
Sarah Holton b. 1664/65 Salem Village, MA, m. July 1, 1706, d. 1714/15 Salem Village, MA. 2nd wife of Benjamin Putnam. Parents of Cornelius Putnam, b. Sept. 3, 1702.
Capt. Benjamin Putnam was a prominent but humble man in Salem Villgae and held many town offices. He owned significant farmland which he had inherited from his father Nathaniel. He owned a farm called Davenports Farm which he bequeathed to his sons Benjamin Putnam Jr. and Stephen.
During the Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692, Benjamin Putnam joined his father Nathaniel, along with 37 others, in signing a petition pleading on behalf of Rebecca Nurse. His second wife, Sarah Holton, whom he married in 1706 also was a signer of that petition.
He always retained the title of "Mr." unless other titles were given. From 1706-1711 he held the positions of Lieutenant and Captain. From 1695-6 he was chosen annually to be both Tything Man and surveyor by his fellow townsmen. He served as selectman from 1707-1713 and was frequently on grand and petit juries. His last appearance in the Salem records show him as one chosen to walk the bounds between salem and Topsfield.
On. Dec. 30, 1709, Benjamin Putnam was chosen to be deacon under Rev. Joseph Green of the Church of Salem. Rev. Green reports in his journal that Benjamin Putnam was chosen deacon by every vote in the church except his own. By 1713, Benjamin had inherited the title of Landlord Putnam. The Rev. Joseph Green, pastor of the Salem Church refers several times in his journal to Landlord Benjamin Putnam. The first reference, to his imprisonment (for unknown reasons). "1707, June 16. News of Captain Putnam having come to Marblehead. June 17. Our country in great confusion. Some for the army, some against it. I went to Boston to ye Governor to release Benjamin Putnam. 1708, July 29. I went with B. Putnam to Reading to Deacin Fitches, to spend ye day in prayer for him, he bing almost blind, and old Mr. Weston quite blind, and other disconsolate deaf etc. Mr. pierpont began, I prayed, Deacon Fitch, Landlord Putnam and Deacon Bancroft than sang 146 Psalm and I concluded with a short prayer and blessing." It is clear that he was a deeply religious man who kept fasts and prayed and received communion and frequently as the Puritans gave it. Rev. Green wrote about a visit he made to Landlord Putnam on July 25, 1713, saying that he was "very sick" and "out of his head". This proved to be the beginning of the end, because he died in 1714 or 1715.
Capt. Benjamin Putnam's will was dated Oct. 28, 1706 and orved April 25, 1715. He gave to his son Daniel Putnam, a minister at Reading "£150 for his learning". Overseers of the will were "Uncle John Putnam and Capt. Jonathan Putnam." Children of age in 1715 were Tarrant, Banjamin, son-in-law Robert Hutchinson and Elizabeth Putnam Hutchinson. Cornelius, the baby of the family, chose his brother Nathaniel on April 1, 1717 to be his guardian and he was expected to "learn a trade".
Executors of the will were Nathaniel and Tarrant Putnam. It was witnesed by: John Jeffards, Hannah Roberds, Jonathan Putnam, and presented before Judge Appleton of the Ipswich Court, April 25, 1715.
Hannah Putnam wife
Elizabeth (Sarah) Putnam wife
Josiah Putnam son
Deacon Nathaniel Putnam son
Tarrant Putnam son
Elizabeth Putnam daughter
Benjamin Putnam son
Stephen Putnam son
Daniel Putnam son
Israel Putnam son
Cornelius Putnam son
Lt. Nathaniel Deacon Putnam father About Lieut Capt Benjamin Putnam
Sarah Holton b. 1664/65 Salem Village, MA, m. July 1, 1706, d. 1714/15 Salem Village, MA. 2nd wife of Benjamin Putnam. Parents of Cornelius Putnam, b. Sept. 3, 1702.
Capt. Benjamin Putnam was a prominent but humble man in Salem Villgae and held many town offices. He owned significant farmland which he had inherited from his father Nathaniel. He owned a farm called Davenports Farm which he bequeathed to his sons Benjamin Putnam Jr. and Stephen.
During the Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692, Benjamin Putnam joined his father Nathaniel, along with 37 others, in signing a petition pleading on behalf of Rebecca Nurse. His second wife, Sarah Holton, whom he married in 1706 also was a signer of that petition.
He always retained the title of "Mr." unless other titles were given. From 1706-1711 he held the positions of Lieutenant and Captain. From 1695-6 he was chosen annually to be both Tything Man and surveyor by his fellow townsmen. He served as selectman from 1707-1713 and was frequently on grand and petit juries. His last appearance in the Salem records show him as one chosen to walk the bounds between salem and Topsfield.
On. Dec. 30, 1709, Benjamin Putnam was chosen to be deacon under Rev. Joseph Green of the Church of Salem. Rev. Green reports in his journal that Benjamin Putnam was chosen deacon by every vote in the church except his own. By 1713, Benjamin had inherited the title of Landlord Putnam. The Rev. Joseph Green, pastor of the Salem Church refers several times in his journal to Landlord Benjamin Putnam. The first reference, to his imprisonment (for unknown reasons). "1707, June 16. News of Captain Putnam having come to Marblehead. June 17. Our country in great confusion. Some for the army, some against it. I went to Boston to ye Governor to release Benjamin Putnam. 1708, July 29. I went with B. Putnam to Reading to Deacin Fitches, to spend ye day in prayer for him, he bing almost blind, and old Mr. Weston quite blind, and other disconsolate deaf etc. Mr. pierpont began, I prayed, Deacon Fitch, Landlord Putnam and Deacon Bancroft than sang 146 Psalm and I concluded with a short prayer and blessing." It is clear that he was a deeply religious man who kept fasts and prayed and received communion and frequently as the Puritans gave it. Rev. Green wrote about a visit he made to Landlord Putnam on July 25, 1713, saying that he was "very sick" and "out of his head". This proved to be the beginning of the end, because he died in 1714 or 1715.
Capt. Benjamin Putnam's will was dated Oct. 28, 1706 and orved April 25, 1715. He gave to his son Daniel Putnam, a minister at Reading "£150 for his learning". Overseers of the will were "Uncle John Putnam and Capt. Jonathan Putnam." Children of age in 1715 were Tarrant, Banjamin, son-in-law Robert Hutchinson and Elizabeth Putnam Hutchinson. Cornelius, the baby of the family, chose his brother Nathaniel on April 1, 1717 to be his guardian and he was expected to "learn a trade".
Executors of the will were Nathaniel and Tarrant Putnam. It was witnesed by: John Jeffards, Hannah Roberds, Jonathan Putnam, and presented before Judge Appleton of the Ipswich Court, April 25, 1715.
view all 14 Lieut Capt Benjamin Putnam's Timeline 1664 December 24, 1664 Birth of Lieut Capt Benjamin Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1684 August 25, 1684- 1708 Age 19 Marriage of Lieut Capt Benjamin to Elizabeth (Sarah)...Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1684 Age 19 Birth of Josiah Putnam Salem, Essex, Massachusetts
1686 August 25, 1686 Age 21 Birth of Deacon Nathaniel Putnam Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1686 Age 21 Marriage of Lieut Capt Benjamin to Hannah Putnam
1688 April 12, 1688 Age 23 Birth of Tarrant Putnam Salem, Massachusetts, United States
1690 January 8, 1690 Age 25 Birth of Elizabeth Putnam
1692 1692 Age 27 Birth of Benjamin Putnam
1694 October 27, 1694 Age 29 Birth of Stephen Putnam
1696 November 12, 1696 Age 31 Birth of Daniel Putnam Salem, Essex, Massachusetts
Events
| Birth | 24 Oct 1664 | Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British America |  | ||
| Marriage | Elizabeth "Sarah" Tarrant |  | | ||
| Marriage | 1 Jul 1706 | Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British America - Sarah Holten | | ||
| Will | 28 Oct 1706 | ||||
| Death | Abt 1715 | Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British America | | ||
| LDS Family Tree ID | LY5C-RBV | ||||
| WikiTree | Putnam-288 |
Families
| Spouse | Elizabeth "Sarah" Tarrant ( - 1705) |
| Child | Deacon Nathaniel Putnam (1686 - 1754) |
| Child | Josiah Putnam (1687 - 1751) |
| Child | Tarrant Putnam (1688 - 1723) |
| Child | Elizabeth Putnam (1690 - ) |
| Child | Benjamin Putnam Jr. (1693 - ) |
| Child | Stephen Putnam (1694 - 1722) |
| Child | Rev. Daniel Putnam (1696 - 1759) |
| Child | Israel Putnam (1699 - 1760) |
| Child | Cornelius Putnam (1702 - ) |
| Spouse | Sarah Holten ( - ) |
| Father | Deacon Nathaniel Putnam ( - 1700) |
| Mother | Elizabeth Hutchinson (1629 - 1688) |
| Sibling | Samuel Putnam (1652 - 1676) |
| Sibling | Nathaniel Putnam (1655 - ) |
| Sibling | John Putnam (1657 - 1722) |
| Sibling | Joseplh Putnam (1659 - ) |
| Sibling | Elizabeth Putnam (1662 - 1697) |
| Sibling | Mary Putnam (1668 - 1758) |
Notes
Marriage
In the book A History of the Putnam Family in England and America by Eben Putnam page 58 states Capt Benjamin Putnam married "Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Putnam, but on the Salem records, the births of his children are recorded and it is there stated that they were "by wife Hanna.""Endnotes
1. , Massachusetts Vital Records to the end of the year 1949 (Salem, MA: The Essex Institute Salem, MA, 1934), page 208; digital image, AmericanAncestors.org online data base, (http://www.americanancestors.org/home.html : viewed 12 June 2012.
2. Read H. Putnam, Putnam's direc line (Provo, Utah: J. G. Stevenson, 1964), page 7; digital images, Heritage Quest Online ( : accessed .
3. Eben Putnam, A History of the Putnam Family in England and America: Recording the ancestry and descendants of John Putnam of Danvers, Mass., Jan Poutman of Albany, N.Y., Thomas Putnam of Hartford, Conn. (Salem, Mass. U.S.A.: The Salem Press Publishing and Printing Co., 1891), page 58; digital images, Hertage Quest Online, ( : accessed .
4. Read H. Putnam, Putnam's direc line (Provo, Utah: J. G. Stevenson, 1964), page 7; digital images, Heritage Quest Online ( : accessed .
5. , Massachusetts Vital Records to the end of the year 1949 (Salem, MA: The Essex Institute Salem, MA, 1934), page 228; digital image, AmericanAncestors.org online data base, (http://www.americanancestors.org/home.html : viewed 12 June 2012.
6. Read H. Putnam, Putnam's direc line (Provo, Utah: J. G. Stevenson, 1964), page 7; digital images, Heritage Quest Online ( : accessed .
7. Eben Putnam, A History of the Putnam Family in England and America: Recording the ancestry and descendants of John Putnam of Danvers, Mass., Jan Poutman of Albany, N.Y., Thomas Putnam of Hartford, Conn. (Salem, Mass. U.S.A.: The Salem Press Publishing and Printing Co., 1891), page 58; digital images, Hertage Quest Online, ( : accessed .
8. Read H. Putnam, Putnam's direc line (Provo, Utah: J. G. Stevenson, 1964), page 7; digital images, Heritage Quest Online ( : accessed .
9. Eben Putnam, A History of the Putnam Family in England and America: Recording the ancestry and descendants of John Putnam of Danvers, Mass., Jan Poutman of Albany, N.Y., Thomas Putnam of Hartford, Conn. (Salem, Mass. U.S.A.: The Salem Press Publishing and Printing Co., 1891), page 58; digital images, Hertage Quest Online, ( : accessed .